← All states Genesis Montana · unclaimed property the state holds
You can claim it yourself, for free Tax-deed sale Foreclosure sale Unclaimed property Bankruptcy Who holds it Montana Department of Revenue, Unclaimed Property Unit
How long Held in safekeeping until the owner or heirs claim it
How you claim Search and file a free claim in the Department of Revenue's TransAction Portal (TAP).
If someone offers to do it for you There may be a fee limit: ask the clerk. No one may sign you up before the 730th day (2 years) after the money is handed to the state. You never need to pay anyone to file. Checklist (PDF) Remind me of my deadline
Ask the clerk for the deadline.
Checklist: Montana, unclaimed property the state holds Who holds it: Montana Department of Revenue, Unclaimed Property Unit
How long: Held in safekeeping until the owner or heirs claim it
How you claim: Search and file a free claim in the Department of Revenue's TransAction Portal (TAP).
Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)
Steps Search for your name on the TAP unclaimed property search Submit a claim and keep the 10-digit tracking number Send any extra information requested within 6 months, or the claim is denied Payment comes as a paper check and may be reduced by debt offsets Documents Information requested in TAP to verify you Proof of address if requested What it costs you free
If someone offers to do it for you There may be a fee limit: ask the clerk. No one may sign you up before the 730th day (2 years) after the money is handed to the state. You never need to pay anyone to file. Official links MT Revenue: Unclaimed Property: https://revenue.mt.gov/unclaimed-property/ MT Revenue: Find Your Unclaimed Property (claims FAQ): https://revenue.mt.gov/unclaimed-property/claims Source: MCA 70-9-825(1); MCA 70-9-825(2); MCA 70-9-825(3); MCA 70-9-825(4)-(5); ARM 42.38.310(2); ARM 42.38.310(3); ARM 42.38.310(4); MCA 70-9-802(1); MCA 72-3-1101(2). Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.